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The Role
The Audit Manager oversees multiple audit engagements, manages client relationships, trains staff, and ensures compliance with accounting standards while driving business development.
Summary Generated by Built In
SingerLewak is a Top 100 accounting and consulting firm primarily operating in the western region. Serving clients since 1959, SingerLewak has developed a reputation for excellence and expertise in the accounting and management consulting industry. Providing the services of a large firm with a blended environment of practices, services and industry specializations, SingerLewak continues to demonstrate renowned industry leadership year-over-year. The firm takes pride in client service and professional and personal advancement, as demonstrated by our SL forward program which promotes a culture of learning and growth through targeted development and leadership programs and SL Cares, together with a continual focus on client service and technological evolution.
The Manager is the liaison between the Partner, the client, and the professional staff. Managers are responsible for managing multiple auditing and accounting projects and client engagements simultaneously, in addition to scheduling, staffing and coordinating engagement workflow. Managers develop and train staff and make associations to develop new business for the Firm. Managers play a lead role in maintaining client relationships.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for managing all phases of an audit or review engagement on multiple engagements at one time
- Maintains contact with clients throughout the year; possesses a thorough knowledge of the client and all facets of the client’s operations and control systems; building and maintaining good client relationships
- Apprises the engagement Director or Partner of all important developments on the client account; identifies any potential issues on each engagement and recommends solutions
- Demonstrates proficiency in technical skills, work quality, and application of professional and Firm standards including those skills necessary for advising clients
- Responsible for ensuring engagements are properly scheduled
- Obtains and maintains a thorough understanding of SingerLewak’s audit approach
- Responsible for creating, tracking and adhering to budgets for assigned Assurance and Advisory engagements; responsible for investigating and explaining budget overruns to Director or Partner and proactively identifying scope expansion opportunities
- Anticipates problem areas of engagement and questions that will arise
- Reviews financial statements and other client deliverables
- Directs, trains, supervises and reviews the work performed by senior accountants and staff accountants
- Plays a pivotal role in staff performance evaluations, reviews and periodic counseling
- Participates in the Firm’s Business Development efforts
Qualifications
- Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
- At least five years of experience in public accounting - specifically in the public sector, including auditing state and local governments (i.e., cities, counties, special districts, charter schools, etc.)
- Holds a current and valid CPA license
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to be a team leader and work as an effective member of a team
- Ability to prioritize and complete assignments and efficiently and effectively meet deadlines
- Possesses thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States, (U.S. GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards
- Significant experience conducting audits in accordance with General Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS/Yellow Book), Generally Accepted Audit Standards (GAAS) and the Uniform Guidance
- Cooperative and responsive to training, supervision and constructive feedback
- Ability to direct, review and train staff, experienced staff and seniors
- Exposure to conducting audits of not-for-profit organizations
Working Conditions
- Hybrid working environment (work from home, firm office or client location) as needed to services the clients appropriately and train staff
- Same day travel for work at clients’ offices, meetings, and seminars, as needed
- Out-of-town travel with overnight stay for work at clients, meetings, or seminars
- Overtime work expected as needed throughout the year, with concentration of overtime work expected August through February
SingerLewak is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
- At least five years of experience in public accounting
- Current and valid CPA license
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The Company
What We Do
SingerLewak is a long-standing accounting and consulting firm based in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1959, the firm provides a comprehensive range of services including audit, taxation, business advisory, and management consulting. They serve a diverse client base across various sectors, including technology, media, real estate, and life sciences, with a focus on building strong, long-term relationships and providing customized financial solutions to businesses and individuals.
